TCU's Hailey Van Lith Faces Former Team Louisville in NCAA Tournament

The TCU women's basketball team is making headlines in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, highlighted by star guard Hailey Van Lith's significant return to face her former team, the Louisville Cardinals, in the second round. TCU, a No. 2 seed, achieved its first tournament win since 2006 with a 73-51 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, with Van Lith contributing 13 points and a record-breaking 188 assists for the season. Van Lith, the Big 12 Player of the Year, previously led Louisville to multiple deep tournament runs and expressed excitement about the matchup, focusing on the team's journey rather than personal rivalries. While TCU is not a perennial contender, the momentum from their opening win and the team's chemistry offers hope for a deeper run this year. The Horned Frogs' success has been bolstered by a strong roster, including multiple transfers with NCAA experience, and head coach Mark Campbell's leadership. Their next game against Louisville will be pivotal in determining TCU's path in the tournament.